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A9 FMT

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,427 mi
Last recorded75,427 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FMT
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,427 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 72,329 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Casing; Deteriorated & Corroded But Not Leaking Gases

Rear Exhaust join, Middle Section to Rear - Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Spare Wheel Carrier Corroded

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both Sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 72,329 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Casing; Deteriorated & Corroded But Not Leaking Gases

Rear Exhaust join, Middle Section to Rear - Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Spare Wheel Carrier Corroded

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both Sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 69,532 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Casing; Deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2017 69,532 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Casing; Deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 67,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 65,525 miles

Both front tyres;outer sidewalls have deteriation cracks.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,749 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,274 miles

exhaust centre and rear section slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2013 62,274 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust centre and rear section slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2012 59,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,763 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,788 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 57,788 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake service

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake overhaul

Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake overhaul

Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,050 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,285 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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A9 FMT is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 78,904 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 FMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 FMT is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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